MeitY-backed conclave explores AI applications in healthcare, assistive technologies

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Artificial intelligence could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while making healthcare more accessible and affordable, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan said at a technology conclave in Varanasi, highlighting the potential of AI-driven solutions to address healthcare and accessibility needs.

The conclave on “AI for Health & Assistive Technologies” was organised by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under MeitY, and the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIT BHU, bringing together government representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers and startups to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence.